Unlock your potential in the field of education with the Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) at Notre Dame de Namur University. This comprehensive program is designed for educators who aspire to enhance their instructional skills, deepen their understanding of educational theory, and apply innovative practices in their classrooms and beyond. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new area of educational leadership, our MA Ed program provides the tools and insights needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. Join us to empower yourself and inspire future generations.

Launching Lives of Purpose

The goal of this degree program is to build the capacity of educators to promote social justice in their schools and communities through improved teaching practice, curriculum development, instructional design and assessment, program planning, and research. This program also prepares graduates to assume leadership and consulting roles in organizations with an educational focus.

The Master of Arts in Education Program offers courses emphasizing curriculum and instruction. Students enroll in four courses designed specifically to enhance their curriculum development and assessment skills.

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Distinctions of the
NDNU M.A. ED

Candidates used action research as the foundation for their master’s thesis, allowing the opportunity to investigate in depth a particular area of curriculum and instruction within their own classroom or school.

Credentialed teachers can transfer up to 6-units of graduate level coursework not applied to another degree.

Program graduates include master teachers, mentors, department chairs, school leaders, instructional designers, curriculum developers, educational consultants, managers in non- profit organizations, college and university faculty.

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REQUIRED COURSES

Trends in Curriculum Development
Social Justice, Diversity, and Equity
Educational Assessment/Evaluation
Introduction to Educational Research

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Technology
Special Education
Media, Medium, and Method
Learning, Technology, Curriculum
Contemporary Issues in Tech Leadership
Personal Interview with Program Director

12-UNITS OF ELECTIVES NDNU

Credential candidates can select the 12-units of electives from their credential coursework.
Teachers who already hold a teaching credential can transfer in 6-units not previously applied to another degree and/or select 12-units of electives from any credential or other MA courses in the education department: MA Special Education, MA School Administration, MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

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Master of Arts in Education